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The legal procedures in this show are fictional.

Any resemblance to actual events is purely coincidental.

Liu Lang.

Why did you want to meet all of a sudden?

I was just thinking.

We’ve broken up for around five years, right?

Yes, just about.

If we had a kid then,

he would've been around 5 or 6, right?

Do you have amnesia or something?

That was precisely the reason why we broke up.

We couldn’t agree on whether to have kids.

You said that you’d rather die than have any kids.

So are you certain we don’t have kids together?

What do you think?

Think again, Betty.

You didn’t secretly give birth?

No! And I’m Anna!

Did you get a new name?

Hi.

Is he yours or mine?

All right, definitely not yours.

Come on, for real.

When we were going out, did you sleep with some other guys?

You...

Are you alright?

Did you...

Have you...

Please take care.

I’m so going to charge your parents.

Don’t move.

Your parents have to be someone I know.

But I just can't figure out

why they would give you to me.

Before you came to me, who was looking after you?

I don’t know.

Where do you live?

I don’t know.

Then what do you know?

My daddy is Liu Lang.

My grandparents are Tien Yu-lan and Liu Zhi-shan.

And your mom?

I don’t know.

Hello, it’s me.

I have a client who’d like to do a DNA test.

Once I’m certain we’re not related,

I’ll send you away immediately!

Now eat!

When I finish this,

can you play with me?

No, I’m busy.

Then what should I play?

Draw.

Where are the colors?

Thank you very much.

Aren’t you polite?

Daddy taught you well, didn't he?

How long are you going to look after him?

When I get the test results,

confirming that we’re not related, then I’ll send him away.

You can hire a nanny for now.

Are you paying?

Come on.

Money destroys relationships.

You’re going to be a partner soon.

They’re having the meeting next week. I won’t find out until then.

Come on, you handled the Jhong Le case so well.

Who else will they promote?

The meeting is just a formality.

The law practice

is very similar to the stock industry.

It’s not about how long you've been in it,

but how good you are.

Hello?

Okay, I’ll be there right away.

Mr. Li, let’s sign the complaints first.

Once they act, we will submit it right away.

Ms. Lin, will this case actually go into prosecution?

Won't the entire investigation take a long time?

We have enough evidence for them to prosecute.

Jhong Le is such a big company.

I’m sure they will speed it up

so Jhong Le won’t get a chance to tamper with evidence.

I'm sorry, I’ve got a call.

Hello, Hui-yun.

We’ve got the complaints ready.

We can make it public when the media comes.

Don't get the press involved.

But we should use this opportunity to let the public know.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Li have agreed.

We can hand everything to the district prosecutor's office.

This is just the start. We're not even likely to win.

And this case will likely drag on.

That’s why we need the press

to make this case public.

Xiao-yan, don’t be so impulsive.

Once Jhong Le calls you,

call me straight away, okay?

I’m going into court now. I can’t stay on the phone.

And remember.

Do not let Mr. and Mrs. Li

agree to any compensations Jhong Le proposes.

Do you hear me? Okay.

No, but...

Hey, big shot lawyer.

Mr. and Mrs. Li.

Why must the situation be so messy?

What you’re doing isn't good for the case at all.

You’re making everything worse.

We have already proposed the terms for settlement.

But you wouldn’t agree with them.

You’re not taking us seriously.

Look, people are gathering.

The press will be here in ten minutes.

We can negotiate in all seriousness.

Don't we?

Refuse toxins, boycott the evil Jhong Le

Please.

I wonder how your son is.

He’s already out of the hospital.

That’s brilliant news.

Actually, when Mr. Lin learned you’ve been a loyal customer

of Jhong Le jellies,

he was devastated

about what happened to your child.

Although Jhong Le is not responsible for this particular incident,

out of good intentions,

Mr. Lin is offering to pay for all the medical bills.

As for your proposed compensation of one million dollars,

we will double it to two hundred million.

You can think about it.

Mr. Li, let me look at it first.

I’ve been looking after a kid of a relative.

I can truly relate

to what you went through with your child.

Since the child fell ill,

you must have struggled financially.

Mr. Lin understands.

That’s why he’s willing to help out.

None of this mentions

the product recall

or public apology.

Ms. Lin, look closer.

The money isn’t for compensation.

We're paying

out of charity and kindness.

"Compensation out of charity.

Additional clause:

The terms of this agreement

are strictly confidential."

You're buying their silence.

We will not sign anything. See you in court.

Big shot lawyer lady.

Are you trying to help your clients or set them up?

What do you mean?

Do you remember the toxic food incident back in 2011?

Over 500 consumers

sought compensation from over 30 companies,

asking for 7.8 billion dollars.

And what happened?

The first trial fined them 1.2 million.

The fined compensation came to 3.9 million dollars in the second trial.

The consumers’ objection was overruled.

The case was finalized in 2018.

Let’s not look at the number of consumers for now.

The trial went on for over seven years.

Do you know how much they each got at the end?

3,000 dollars.

That’s right. 3,000 dollars only.

Let me put it this way.

Two million dollars versus three thousand dollars.

Which would be the more sensible choice for your child?

Clean up by yourself.

Mr. and Mrs. Li.

Don’t listen to him.

That’s his sales talk.

We cannot be fooled and distracted.

We have to stand our ground.

Please?

We need to use the restroom.

Mr. and Mrs. Li!

I understand

that two million is big money.

But if we compromise,

the pain your child went through

and the other kids in the dark will all be in vain.

Ms. Lin is such a hardworking lawyer.

She spent all that time and money

without asking for anything in return.

How strange.

How’s the prep work going?

It's all ready.

I don't think the couple is stupid enough to take this case to court.

I heard

the management team came up with a plan with Liu Lang.

If they insist on suing,

we’ll counter-sue them for false accusations

and issue security for a claim against them.

Normally, people freak out in such situations.

We have all the resources

since we are such a big company.

Am I right?

I’m just guessing.

She wants to use this opportunity

to bring down a corporation like Jhong Le

so she might shoot to fame.

But there’s a price to pay...

There’s no way in the world

she would truly prioritize your best interests.

I am just saying.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

Hi.

Miss Xiao-yan, have this.

Don’t be upset.

Thank you.

You’re such a good kid.

This is Jhong Le's purchase order.

Is this yours?

Hui-yun.

I found this purchase order entry

which might be our critical evidence.

The jellies sent for inspections

contained different ingredients.

I suspect that they faked the samples

in order to pass the test.

Now we have this piece of critical evidence,

I believe we will win.

But Jhong Le is offering a big sum of money to the client.

Please respond.

I’m worried that they will cave in.

So please call me back soon!

Do we need to come up with a decision today?

Of course not.

I’m afraid that you do.

Mr. Lin will leave the country for a month tomorrow.

I’m not sure if the offer will still be on the table

after a month.

Mr. and Mrs. Li

don’t just care about the money.

Please let me discuss this with my wife.

Sure thing.

This way.

We’d like to speak in private.

No problem.

What exactly did you tell them?

It’s none of your business.

I’m telling you.

This is called bribery and fraud.

So what? I admit.

What’s wrong with that?

You’re a scoundrel.

You know what?

Every parent believes Jhong Le jelly is a healthy product.

That’s why they feed it to their kids. What if someone dies from it?

-Then you’ll be a murderer. -It doesn’t concern me.

I’m a lawyer,

not the Minister of Sanitation.

Do you want justice for all?

You better go back to school and study properly.

Get out of my face.

Mr. and Mrs. Li, would you like to consult about anything?

Much needed...

I'm very much needed. Okay.

Ms. Lin, class is dismissed.

Bye.

I want this.

Open this for me.

Open this for me first.

I already did.

Will we get the money straight away

if we sign the agreement now?

Of course.

As long as you keep this confidential

and file no trials in the future.

In a few days,

I believe that you'll see the money in your account.

Here.

Hui-yun.

Things went south.

Call me back.

Cheeky brat.

What did your parents teach you?

What...

You’re dead meat.

-Hello? -Mister lawyer.

Congratulations. You screwed things up.

What?

Prosecutor Office

General Manager, Lin Wei-yi

Mr. Song.

Your guy is just brilliant.

Jhong Le Group,

long known for safe and healthy food products,

is being searched by prosecutors today.

As we can see here,

the prosecutors are carrying out evidence

from Jhong Le Group.

Why was a search warrant issued?

Reliable sources point out

that it is because the attorney they hired

leaked some confidential information.

Please stay tuned. This is Power News.

We will bring you up to date.

Hot shot, what do you think?

I’m calling Mr. Li right now.

There’s no need.

Accordingly,

they handed in the evidence

the day you signed the agreement.

Her clients have already signed the agreement.

The rookie lawyer has lost her mind!

You have lost your mind.

Mr. Lin said you’re the only one with the classified information.

Now,

Jhong Le is demanding we pay for their loss.

Sir.

Although I don’t know how they got the information,

I will take full responsibility for this.

Sure.

You’ll pay for the loss then.

From now on,

you’re no longer with Heng Yu Law Firm.

One second.

I've only made one mistake.

It's either you or me.

Would you rather I go down?

Now, if you don’t mind...

I’m so freaking mad.

Clean up by yourself.

Mr. Liu.

Do you need any help?

Can I have a cup of coffee, please?

Thank you.

Mr. and Mrs. Li.

I am terribly sorry.

It was my fault.

I failed to keep Ms. Lin under control.

We're sorry.

But we no longer want you to represent us.

Mr. and Mrs. Li.

I really am sorry.

I was too arrogant.

But believe me.

I will do my best

to do what is best for you.

Please reconsider.

I understand what you did

would have a positive influence on society.

However, this is not the outcome

we want for us right now.

Please excuse us.

Thankfully their son isn’t in a critical condition.

He still has time to try to fight Jhong Le.

If his condition is critical,

you know that two million can save his life.

You almost made an irreparable mistake.

I know.

I know I was too impulsive.

But if I did nothing

while knowing the jellies are problematic,

I wouldn't be able to live with it.

I felt like I was doing what's right

and what's just.

But for the client,

Liu Lang is so much better than me.

What is justice?

We, lawyers, spend our whole lives looking for the answer.

I cannot give you the answer right now.

But right here, at this moment,

you are indeed inferior.

Ms. Lin, will this case actually go into prosecution?

Won't the entire investigation take a long time?

We have enough evidence for them to prosecute.

This is just the start. We're not even likely to win.

And this case will likely drag on.

I can tell that you're very invested.

What about your client though?

Do they have the time and money for this?

We will not sign anything. See you in court.

Are you trying to help your clients or set them up?

Do you remember the toxic food incident back in 2011?

The trial went on for over seven years.

Do you know how much they each got at the end?

3,000 dollars.

Two million dollars versus three thousand dollars.

Which would be the more sensible choice for your child?

I understand what you did

would have a positive influence on society.

However, this is not the outcome

we want for us right now.

Medical Laboratory

Are you sure you don't want to have a look?

He’s not mine so why should I look?

Well, I’ll do it for you then.

I'm opening it!

Medical Laboratory

Well, Mr. Liu.

I didn’t do so well at school.

I’m not sure

if I’m reading this correctly.

Would you like to confirm it yourself?

The probability of paternity is over 99.9%.

The food products of Jhong Le Group

were found to be questionable.

The famous lawyer, Liu Lang,

is suspected of having breached confidentiality.

The once considered hero

has become an enforcer of corporations.

Various sources reveal

that he’s indecent.

The famous lawyer Liu Lang who’s a regular on TV,

has a respected reputation.

But with his breach of confidentiality,

we now get a glimpse of what he’s really like.

There are posts all over the Internet

claiming that Liu Lang

has always been notorious in the industry.

He would do anything just to win

and violate the very law he practices.

Producer Sun.

You might have missed my messages.

So here is the thing.

I happen to be free this week.

Shouldn't we confirm my appearance on your show?

What? Canceled?

Hello?

Your firm is kind of small.

Those rumors about me on the Internet

were the work of amateurs.

If I work at your firm, in less than two months,

the price of this property will sky-rocket.

I’m just doing my job.

I always have my clients’ best interests in mind.

I have nothing to hide.

Mr. Liu.

Your experience is too impressive.

I’m afraid our firm is too small for you.

This is just a small firm.

We don’t want to trouble you.

You have such an impressive résumé.

We don’t want you to settle for less.

Your expected salary is a little high.

I can give you a discount.

How about 30% off?

Kicking me when I’m down...

Liu Lang, I don’t want to eat instant noodles and bento.

I want nuggets and fries.

I’m even running out of money to pay rent.

Eat or shut up.

Jhong Le Group

What?

Are you dead yet?

Why do you care?

Didn’t your eco straw business fail too?

I lost all the money.

My partner went into hiding.

He left me some...

30,000 straws.

Where are you now?

I’m at this event.

International sweet corn convention.

Do you want to come over and join me?

I’m busy.

Liu Lang!

Can you hear me?

I can’t go anywhere with this one.

Liu Lang, are you there?

What now?

I just showered, but there’s no towel.

Why can’t you come and get it yourself?

Help me, please!

You heard him.

Yes.

Have you found his mom?

-Liu Lang! -What?

Don’t come out when you’re all wet!

15th May,

Mother's Day.

It is 21:15.

A minute ago,

I met you.

And because of you,

I will remember this minute.

From now on,

we will be friends for one minute.

You cannot change this fact.

Because it’s already in the past.

I am Xu Da-en.

Or you can address me as,

CEO Xu.

Nicole.

Ms. Chieh, lawyer.

What a coincidence.

I’ve got a friend who’s also a lawyer.

He's about to be a partner soon.

Really?

If being good-looking

is a crime,

then I can’t salvage this atrocity.

If love is a mistake,

I am willing

to keep committing mistakes.

If...

If your friend

is anything but you,

then he must be

a pretty good lawyer.

Our firm is hiring.

Feel free to drop by.

Chu Hsing Law Firm

The word is formed by two people carrying shame.

You're right. It's pretty cool.

Is this the firm you told me about? The big and stylish firm?

Yes, can’t you tell?

Not at all. I’m leaving.

Wait. You’re already here.

Give it a chance.

We can go in for some tea or use their restroom.

I'm sorry, I thought the door was automatic.

Here.

Excuse me. We have an appointment!

We’re here for the interview!

Come on. Come, Liang-liang.

Mr. Liu.

I’ve heard a lot about you.

I’m sorry. There has been a big misunderstanding.

Please excuse me.

Are you sure

you don’t want to stay for a bit to get to know our firm a little better?

I'm positive.

Nicole, is the new guy here?

Yes.

Scoundrel Liu?